Lotus Eletre S vs NIO EL8 Long Range
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lotus Eletre S (2023-…) has a starting price of €124090, compared to the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…), which starts at €103900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lotus Eletre S | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Price Europe (New) | €124090 | €103900 |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Lotus Eletre S (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the NIO EL8 Long Range (2024-…).
| Property | Lotus Eletre S | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 530 km | 510 km |
| Range (GCC) | 446 km | 436 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 111.9 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 109 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 24.4 kWh/100 km | 20.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.09 km/kWh | 4.84 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.4 | 6.5 |
Charging
| Property | Lotus Eletre S | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 367 kW | 240 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 7.4 |
Performance
| Property | Lotus Eletre S | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | 2 motors: PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 450 kW | 480 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 603 hp | 644 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm | 850 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Lotus Eletre S | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5103 mm | 5099 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2135 mm | 2199 mm |
| Height | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3019 mm | 3070 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Lotus Eletre S | NIO EL8 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Curb Weight | 2595 kg | 2633 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 611 l | 265 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1532 l | 810 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 46 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2250 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.1 | 7.9 |
